Abhishek Syal is an engineer at BHEL Corporate Research & Development in Hyderabad, India. He has over 10 years of experience in fields such as simulation and modeling, electronics, instrumentation, and telecommunications. He is currently the country lead for Act to Rise for Innovation in Special Education, an organization he co-founded that develops new tools and aids for challenged communities. Syal has also held leadership roles in other organizations and has received several honors and awards for his work.

1. Abhishek Syal
Engineer, BHEL Corporate Research & Development, Hyderabad at BHEL Hyderabad
Syalabhishek.a@gmail.com
Summary
Simulation Modelling on Real Time Operating System for Transient Studies of Hydro Power Plant in
Tandem Operation
Development of New tools and Aids for Challenged Communities
Specialties
> Simulation & Modeling
> Electronics
> Instrumentation
> Telecommunications (GSM)
> Business Plan
> NGO
> Marketing & Branding
> Marketing Research
> R&D in Education Technologies for Visually Challenged
> Leading People & Projects
Experience
Country Lead, India Operations at Act to Rise for Innovation in Special Education
August 2011 - Present (3 months)
As a Country Lead, I am responsible for guiding the operations of A R I S E at its regional
Chapters.
1 recommendation available upon request
Engineer, BHEL Corporate Research & Development, Hyderabad at BHEL
July 2010 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Projects:
> Development of Simulink Models on Opal-RT RTOS Wanda Simulator for Cascaded
Hydro-Power Plants in Tandem Operation
> Development of Hardware and Software Controls, Interface and GUI for Power Plant using
MaxDNA architecture
Founder, Secretary, Former President at Act to Rise for Innovation in Special Education
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2. January 2010 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Functions (website: www.arise4socialcause.webs.com )
- to help innovate, create, develop and disseminate tools and technologies for the cause of social
education to challenged community
- Drafted the Trust Deed, and other Legal Documents in consultation
- Administrative, Legal & Operations
- Recruiting New Members (who, in turn, recruit Volunteers)
1 recommendation available upon request
Strategy Head & Chief Marketing Officer at ClassifiedDuniya.com
November 2006 - June 2011 (4 years 8 months)
Functions:
- Developing Business Strategy
- Developing Marketing Strategy, based on Market Research & Analytics
- Marketing & Advertising
- Content creation and development of information for dissemination
Corporate Engineer Intern at Idea Cellular Ltd
January 2010 - June 2010 (6 months)
Working on National Level Corporate Project - !dea Universe.
Traning Internship at NTPC, Dadri
May 2009 - July 2009 (3 months)
Two Months Training Internship at NTPC, Dadri .
Learning about :
>> Organizational Structure
>> Management Information Systems
>> Instrumentation and Control Applications
>> Plant Layout, Management and Expansion
>> Research and Development at NTPC, Dadri
Chair, IET BITS, Pilani at IET
August 2008 - May 2009 (10 months)
Coordinating Events and Organizational Activities
1 recommendation available upon request
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3. Research Apprentice at CSIO, Chandigarh
May 2008 - July 2008 (3 months)
I worked on a project to develop teaching aid for visually challenged.
Languages
English (Full professional proficiency)
Hindi (Native or bilingual proficiency)
Punjabi (Limited working proficiency)
French (Elementary proficiency)
Publications
Exploratory Research
Authors: Abhishek Syal
in process
First Shower
The Tribune, Chandigarh (Regional Newspaper) August 21, 2004
Authors: Abhishek Syal
Its a poem on the First Shower on the onset of Monsoon: how it spreads the joy, and a Nature's
Bounty to Man.
Pester Effects of Pervasive Media on Children
CIPS, Jaipur 2009
Authors: Abhishek Syal
A Chapter in the Book, "Pester Power Effect of Advertising on Children" : It shows the ill-effects of
media and advertising, especially television, are affecting the child generation. The findings of UN
Child Rights Committee are also elucidated.
Exploratory Case Study
National Conference on Mitigating Climate Change
Authors: Abhishek Syal
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4. Patents
INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF VIRTUAL CURSOR FUNCTION
India Patent Application 2606/DEL/2010
Inventors: Abhishek Syal
Innovative technique for implementation of Virtual Cursor Functionality is presented. Its functionality
in inventing a new Teaching Aid for the Blind is also presented.
Control Strategy for TOS for Hydro Power Plants
India Patent Application In Process
Inventors: Abhishek Syal, S V R Sarma, BHEL EDN
Certifications
Professional Certificate
SCPD, Stanford University
KVPY Certificate for Research Program
Convener, KVPY Cell, IIT-Bombay, Under DST, GoI License N/A December 2008
Skills
Hardware Interfacing (Advanced, 4 years experience)
Patent Drafting (Intermediate, 4 years experience)
System Simulation (Intermediate, 2 years experience)
Team Management (Advanced, 3 years experience)
Social Media (Advanced, 5 years experience)
Social Networking (Intermediate, 4 years experience)
Social Media Marketing (Advanced, 5 years experience)
Thought Leadership (Intermediate, 3 years experience)
Leadership Development (Beginner, 1 year experience)
Knowledge Management (Intermediate, 2 years experience)
Documentation (Advanced, 5 years experience)
Innovation (Advanced, 5 years experience)
Innovation Management (Intermediate, 2 years experience)
Innovator (Advanced, 5 years experience)
Product Innovation (Intermediate, 3 years experience)
Social Innovation (Advanced, 4 years experience)
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5. Education
Stanford University
Professional Certificate, Sustainable Energy Conversion and Storage, 2010 - 2011
Activities and Societies: Networking with peers and informal mentoring
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
B.E.(Hons.), Electronics & Instrumentation, 2006 - 2010
Activities and Societies: Coordinator, The IET Chapter at BITS, Pilani
Coordinator, Poetry Club, BITS, Pilani
Part of Creative Activities Club, Instrumentation Forum
Member of Vidyut Shakti Team, Merc Technologies
Honors and Awards
INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:-
>> Participation at Global Social Venture Competition 2009 Asia Finals at Indian School of Business,
Hyderabad.
>> Fourth Prize in Challenge Round at Fortune co-sponsored 2008 Rice University International
Business Plan Competition at Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
>> Young Delegate at 2008 Asia-Pacific Young Engineer's Conference at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
>> Best Participant Certificate Winner in National Level Essay Contest hosted by the RRIC (Rural
Resource Informatic Centre) http://www.rric.in/essaysubmit.aspx
>> Nominated for "Entrepreneur of the Year", 2009 Mantra Awards!
>> Second in Invenzione '09 Oral Presentation(National Level), hosted by American Society of
Mechanical Engineers, BITS-Pilani Chapter at BITS-Pilani on February 21, 2009
>> KVPY Mentorship at CSIO, Chandigarh
>> 2008 India PATW Winner at Pune, India
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6. Interests
Development of New tools and Aids for Challenged Communities
LATEST ACHIEVEMENT:-
# Scholar Article on Media and Children published in "Pester Power Effect of Advertising on
Children" Book; CIPS, Jaipur, (USD 10)
Biofuels, Biomass and Alternative Sources of Energy
Waste, and Disaster Management Systems
poetry, ideas, creative writing
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7. Abhishek Syal
Engineer, BHEL Corporate Research & Development, Hyderabad at BHEL Hyderabad
Syalabhishek.a@gmail.com
3 people have recommended Abhishek
"I have been interacting with Abhishek over several months on a variety of topics.. The one topic
that we definitely found common ground on, was his passion and inclination to grow his dream with
A R I S E, and take it to the next level.. This clearly went to the next level where he asked me to be
part of the Strategic Advisory Council, an offer I found extremely hard to resist and we have been
working more as colleagues over the past few weeks.. He is a great guy, with a greater vision and
determination to make his dreams a success.. He has a ability to think things through logically and
see them to their logical conclusion.. Additionally, he has a very creative and inquisitive mind -
always thinking of new things to do while questioning the logic and intent behind every action... He
can tend to get a little too attached to certain aspects (which in a certain sense is a positive
especially when related to such a passionate cause)... The one thing I feel he can benefit from is to
not let others/external aspects impact him/his thought process adversely... I wish him all the best,
and will support him in whichever way I can through this journey of his..."
— Rohit Lall, Strategic Advisor, Act to Rise for Innovation in Special Education, worked directly
with Abhishek at Act to Rise for Innovation in Special Education
"Abhishek Syal is a dynamo. He is incredibly active, unfailingly charming, friendly and a highly
enthusiastic inimitable individual. He is hardworking entrepreneur, wonderful events organizer,
social media maven; and a person to call on when you need answers, advice, or results. It's hard to
find leaders who are both knowledgeable and perceptive and Abhishek fits the bill. Abhishek's
innovative ideas and approaches are legendary at A R I S E. His conception, wonderful work flow,
creativity, integrity are what I like the most. Abhishek is a thorough planner. He knows how to work
with and manage teams in a virtual, organizational setting. Abhishek's one of the brightest and most
talented people, I’ve had the pleasure of working with and has an amazing ability to work virtually.
He is an accomplished writer, a very talented person and has great depth of understanding of
innovation and what it takes for organizations to create an environment that supports innovation.
Abhishek is extremely enthusiastic about his work. Abhishek has always been a leader and mentor
to me. I found Abhishek to be friendly, articulate & a great person to work with & would recommend
him to anyone."
— Ankita Goyal, General Secretary, A R I S E (Act To Rise For Innovation In Special
Education), reported to Abhishek at A R I S E (Act to Rise for Innovation in Special Education)
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8. "One of the most dynamic and charismatic persons I have had a chance to work with. Abhishek
Syal has been an amazing mentor helping everyone in the group and coming up with solutions to
all the challenges faced by me. I have had the best time at IET BITS, working with him on all the
events and loved working on all the different yet amazing ideas he used to come up with all the
time. Wish you successful and great times ahead of you."
— Amit Badlani, Chair, IET Students Chapter BITS Pilani, The IET, worked directly with Abhishek
at IET BITS Pilani
Contact Abhishek on LinkedIn
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